S75 Game Discussion: ADMU vs DLSU - 07/28/2012 [ADMU won, Final Score 71-61]

[fernando_hierro]

10+ to ADMU

[escape_artist]

That's not an option open to La Salle, considering the high FT percentage of Ateneo.

Not necessarily, sa act of shooting mo i-foul. For example, in a rebound play, you can sneak an elbow to his face. Kunwari, di mo sinasadya. Also, when he goes up for the rebound and you're behind him, just stand there and position your foot directly where his feet would land. If he lands awkwardly, that's a sprained or broken ankle right there-- a classic Jaworski move. Refs usually don't see a foul in a rebound play kasi magulo. When he pump fakes underneath the basket, you have to go down hard on his shoulders once he goes up for the shot. When he's driving, you can swing your hand towards his face but the TV announcers would say, "he's actually going for the ball." These are some cheap shots that usually ruin a player's composure.

[theeng69]

Well I personally don't think the UST game exposed a weakness of Ateneo. It was more of a bad hair day for the Blue Eagles rather than UST exploiting the achilles heel of Ateneo. It's La Salle whose weakneses are already a public secret among teams (bad free throws, unable to do perimeter shots etc)

I agree. The loss to UST didn't show a weakness in the team itself but rather I believe it showed a weakness on Norman Black's coaching decisions. He persisted on playing Golla and Sumalinog, who are good defenders but bad offensive players, while leaving Ryan Buenafe as the only offensive player on the floor in stretches where he had to rest his Big 3. On top of that, he gave a lot of minutes to his bench players.

[squeeandspleen]

I agree. The loss to UST didn't show a weakness in the team itself but rather I believe it showed a weakness on Norman Black's coaching decisions. He persisted on playing Golla and Sumalinog, who are good defenders but bad offensive players, while leaving Ryan Buenafe as the only offensive player on the floor in stretches where he had to rest his Big 3. On top of that, he gave a lot of minutes to his bench players.

Just like the UP loss a few seasons ago. too much bench play even through comeback attempts.

Golla is terrible, he is ok on D, but he fumbles the rebounds and opponents score on second chance because of that, so that D is negated. Cant even finish shots underneath the basket. Sumalinog is OK as long as he is playing with the starters.

[PEx_UAAP]

The Blue Eagles and the Green Archers: The Rivalry Continues



It’s that time of the season once again when blue and white clash, when eagles try to claw archers and when archers try to pierce eagles through the heart with their arrows. That’s right, Ateneo and De La Salle will once again face off on July 28 at the MOA Arena with pride and bragging rights on the line in what’s sure to be an emotional match-up.

The Blue Eagles are coming off an impressive victory over Season 75 host and heavy favourites the Bulldogs, who got an immense serving of humble pie after being dominated by Ateneo. The Green Archers on the other hand recently suffered a heart-breaking loss to FEU, who narrowly escaped a late surge by DLSU late in the 2nd half. With Ateneo looking to clinch the rare five-peat and De La Salle looking to avenge their loss, expect nothing but fireworks in the game.
The two rivals first faced off this year during the FilOil Cup in which DLSU won 62-59 in overtime. DLSU rookie Jeron Teng exploded with 17 points including the game-tying 3-pointer. The Green Archers led most of the match, ending the third quarter with the lead, 38-31. But Ateneo sparked a 22-12 run in the final quarter to lead by three, 53-50, in the dying seconds of the game. Guard LA Revilla scored 16 points and center Norbert Torres chipped in 13 points and 19 rebounds to help La Salle seal the victory. It is important to note however that ADMU big man Greg Slaughter was out of this match due to an ankle injury, and he is a big factor to consider in both ADMU’s offense and defense.

It’s the heavy favourites the Blue Eagles versus the contenders the Green Archers on Saturday. Will Ateneo continue their dominance or will De La Salle finally relive the glory days and once again have a seat on the Final Four? Anything can happen in the UAAP. A few things are for certain. Elbows will be thrown. Sparks will fly. And this will be one intense and emotional game that you wouldn’t want to miss.

[theeng69]

Just like the UP loss a few seasons ago. too much bench play even through comeback attempts.

Golla is terrible, he is ok on D, but he fumbles the rebounds and opponents score on second chance because of that, so that D is negated. Cant even finish shots underneath the basket. Sumalinog is OK as long as he is playing with the starters.

I think Golla should only be allowed to play if the big 3 of Ateneo are on the floor. That way, his role on the floor will be strictly boxing out and playing post D because all the offense would go through the big 3 and the rebounds would go to Slaughter. Oping is a good wing defender and a decent 3 point shooter. But I prefer Gonzaga over him because of Zags' energy and mobility. Oping may be longer and bigger but Gonzaga knows more on how to play alongside Kiefer and Greg because he was present in last year's team.

Going back to this game, I think Golla will see time especially going up against the energetic big men of La Salle. His role is to frustrate Mendoza, Andrada, Torres, and AVO. He's a physical player who can put his body on any big men to try to take them off their position. Chua needs his energy on the offensive end so the defensive duty should be reserved to Golla. Erram is a weak side defender and isn't as physical and as "dirty" as Golla is on the backboards.

On Oping Sumalinog, I'd try to limit his time as much as possible against La Salle because he won't be able to keep up with the quicker and energetic La Salle wing players. Zags would be preferable in defending the likes of Jeron Teng, Luigi Dela Paz, and Tampus. I would maybe put Sumalinog in the game when Webb is playing because he'll be able to match up with Webb's physicality.

With that, I believe that an Ateneo victory will be sealed by how Norman Black utilizes his rotation and bench players. He's one of the top coaches in the Philippines and a great pre-game strategies. But even the brightest minds have their off days as we've seen in the game against UST. Hopefully, NB won''t have one of those in-game mistakes again in his rotation if Ateneo should win the game tomorrow.

[LOLOLOLOL]

two things that can be taken from last year:

a. kiefer cannot explode for 20 points in the first half again. in fact, no one from ateneo should
b. freethrow shooting, what else?

[RuckuS]

Ay CaRaMBa, is it this game?



I also had this game in mind when I was typing my previous post.

i was there! lol

Jimmy Javier and Joaqui Trillo tandem! ... classic

[brief]

i was there! lol

Jimmy Javier and Joaqui Trillo tandem! ... classic

I wonder if 20 years down the road, we'll be saying "Boom Gonzalez and TJ Manotoc/Eric Tipan tandem! ... classic"?

[X-wind]

ano kayang kalokohan gagawin ni Webb bukas? sana mag baliw mode siya at mag score ng 30 pts tapos winning shot si Teng in front of Buenafe.

[HenryjKAPAMILYA]

Exciting game tomorrow...

[blue_quenky]

Go Ateneo! One Big Fight!

[Bluest]

Good luck to the Blue Eagles! Fly High!

Mary, For You.

For your white and blue.

One Big Fight!

+amdg+

[heyjay_]

Go Ateneo! One Big Fight!

[IwantTObreathe]

Bayaran man ako, I would still say to you,

I'd rather be green than be blue.

Animo La Salle!!!

(just passing by. )

[PEx_UAAP]

Excited for the ADMU vs DLSU game?
We'll be posting live by 4PM.

Post your predictions and thoughts on the upcoming game here!

[PEx_UAAP]

DLSU Projected starting five:
LA Revilla, Luigi Dela Paz, Jeron Teng, Yutien Andrada, Norbert Torres

ADMU Projected starting five:
Kiefer Ravena, Juami Tiongson, Tonino Gonzaga, Nico Salva, Greg Slaughter

[PEx_UAAP]

Current Team Standing:

ADMU 2-1

DLSU 2-1

[loiuse10]

Daming echos, pwdeng start na ang game

[PEx_UAAP]

Cheer for your school!


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